Even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs twice.
You remember, brothers and sisters, our work and what we did to earn a living. We worked night and day so that we could bring you the Good News of God without being a burden to any of you.
Paul and Silas traveled through the cities of Amphipolis and Apollonia and came to the city of Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue.
We wanted to visit you. I, Paul, wanted to visit you twice already, but Satan made that impossible.
Our people should also learn how to set an example by doing good things when urgent needs arise so that they can live productive lives.